Question
At 18 months old, the child exhibits abnormal posture while standing and walking, characterized by ‘knee flexion’ and poor stability in gait, often falling. Language development is limited to calling ‘mom’ and ‘dad’, with no progress in other language learning. Is this possibly a symptom of pediatric cerebral palsy?
Answer
Based on the description, the child indeed shows signs of delayed motor development, but this could be caused by a variety of factors, so it cannot be diagnosed as cerebral palsy solely based on the description. To confirm the diagnosis, appropriate examinations are needed. The diagnosis of cerebral palsy requires careful consideration and should not be concluded arbitrarily. In the meantime, you can support the baby in practicing walking. It might be due to being overweight or lacking calcium; it is recommended to supplement calcium and exercise more.